Washington Huskies vs USC Trojans Predictions October 3, 2026
USC will beat Washington, with a projected score of USC 34, Washington 24. Jayden Maiava’s efficient passing gives the Trojans their strongest advantage, while Washington must recover from seven sacks allowed against Minnesota. The Huskies’ takeaway defense keeps confidence low. Neither USC -9.5 nor the 57.5 total offers a convincing betting edge at the supplied prices; the official wager is Pass.
Washington Huskies vs USC Trojans prediction and best bet
USC gets the pick because Maiava’s production offers the clearest reason to expect sustained scoring. Through five games, he had thrown 14 touchdown passes against two interceptions while completing 70.1% of his attempts. Washington’s defense presents a meaningful challenge, but the Huskies also need an offensive response after their 27-24 loss to Minnesota.
The best bet is Pass. Washington’s six interceptions through four games make laying 9.5 points uncomfortable, particularly when the projected margin is only 10. The total requires similar restraint: a 58-point forecast barely exceeds 57.5. USC is the predicted winner, but neither market offers enough cushion to turn that forecast into an official wager.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Game: Washington Huskies at USC Trojans, 2026 college football season.
Kickoff: Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. PT.
Broadcast: NBC.
Washington record: 3-1 overall, 0-1 in Big Ten play.
Quarterbacks: Washington’s Demond Williams Jr. and USC’s Jayden Maiava.
SportsJaw spread: Washington +9.5 (-108); USC -9.5 (-110). These prices apply to the respective sides of the same spread market.